Facilities and Activities:
| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes |
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Gambrill State Park has its beginnings when public-spirited conservationists of Frederick County purchased this tract of land on Catoctin Mountain and donated it to the City of Frederick to be used for a municipal mountain park. On September 7, 1934, the City presented the acreage to the State for use as a state park, which was later named to honor the late James H. Gambrill, Jr., a Frederick resident and leading advocate of the conservation of natural resources. This is a Maryland State Park. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right side) |
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| Camping: |
| Camping is permitted in the upper portion of the Rock Run area, where a modern washhouse with showers and hot water is available from April through mid-October. The camping area accommodates up to 30 family units. The park also offers four camper cabins. Senior citizen rate applies only on non-holiday Sunday through Thursday nights. |
| Trails: |
| For those interested in hiking and observing nature and wildlife, there are 13 miles of wooded trails. A wide variety of birds, wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs can be viewed along these trails. Leashed pets are allowed on all trails. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic tables, grills, shelters, modern restrooms and playground facilities are available at Gambrill State Park. The High Knob area offers three shelters, available for rent from April through October, as well as a lodge-type native stone shelter, The Tea Room. The balcony of the Tea Room faces beautiful vistas, while a huge stone fireplace dominates the interior. The building accommodates 75 people and has a kitchen designed for cooking and serving food. Pets are not allowed in the picnic areas or the Tea Room. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | Antietam Overlook Farm - Keedysville, MD
Fantastic and uncommon Bed and Breakfast / Country Inn with a Mountaintop View of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Wonderful three course breakfast and of course, comfy beds and coz
Price Range: $100 - $400
Web Site: http://www.antietamoverlook.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Yellow Turtle Inn - Experience a peaceful invitation to your soul as you discover this perfect picture of beauty and serenity sitting on three acres of rolling country landscape. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| A Nature Lodge is located in the High Knob area. Scheduled nature walks and evening campfire programs are conducted periodically throughout the summer season. Schedules are posted at various locations within the park. |
| Area Campgrounds | | KOA Campgrounds
11759 Snug Harbor LN
Williamsport, MD
(301) 223-7571
| Camp Louise
24959 Pen Mar Rd
Cascade, MD
(301) 241-4262
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
16519 Lappans Rd
Williamsport, MD
(301) 223-7117
| Little Bennet Regional Park
23701 Frederick Rd
Clarksburg, MD
(301) 972-6581
| Brunswick Family Campground
Tow Path
Brunswick, MD
(301) 834-8050
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Orvis-Hunting Creek Outfitters
29 N Market St
Frederick, MD
(301) 668-4333
| Fox's Sport & Bait Store
501 S Market St
Frederick, MD
(301) 663-3697
| Reels & Wheels
17328 Taylors Landing Rd
Sharpsburg, MD
(301) 432-7281
| Wolfe Fish Hunt on the Square
1 W Potomac St
Williamsport, MD
(301) 223-7411
| Smoketown Bait & Tackle
27 W Potomac St
Brunswick, MD
(301) 834-5540
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| Directions: |
| From Washington: Take I-270 north to Frederick, which transitions into U.S. Route 15, and continue to Route 40 west (West Patrick Street). Exit to the I-70 west/Route 40 split, bear right and continue on Route 40. Turn right on Gambrill Park Road and follow one mile to the Rock Run Area entrance on your left to reach the campground. Continue on Gambrill Park Road to reach the trail parking lot and to the top of the mountain to reach the scenic overlooks, pavilions and the Tea Room.
From Baltimore: Take I-70 west to Frederick and follow to U.S. Route 15 and then to Route 40 west exit. Follow Route 40 west to Gambrill Park Road on your right as above.
From Pennsylvania: Take U.S. 15 south to Frederick. Take Route 40 west exit and follow to Gambrill Park Road on your right as above.
From Hagerstown: Take I-70 east to Myersville Maryland Route 17 exit (exit #42). Turn left on Route 17 and follow through Myersville to Route 40. Turn right on Route 40 and continue to Gambrill Park Road on your left. Turn left and proceed one mile to the park. |
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